Category Archives: UDFs

py_ConBeamU and Strand7 check updates-2

Posted on 30/12/2025 by dougaj4

Recent work with the py_ConBeamU spreadsheet found that it was returning incorrect results when the last support had a rotation spring restraint. In spite of the checks against Strand7 having 90 different support conditions, none of them included this one, … Continue reading →

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Continuous beam animations with VBA and Python

Posted on 20/12/2025 by dougaj4

Following a lengthy discussion at Eng-Tips I have developed several functions to generate animations of the effects of applied moving loads. The Python code and examples have been added to the py_ConBeamU.zip file which can be downloaded from: py_ConBeamU.zip Starting … Continue reading →

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py_ConBeamU and Strand7 check updates

Posted on 11/12/2025 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, I have updated the py_ConBeamU spreadsheet, and the associated check against Strand7 results. The new files can be downloaded from: py_ConBeamU.zip The download file now includes: For more details of the spreadsheet and included functions see … Continue reading →

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ConBeamU and Strand7 check update

Posted on 05/12/2025 by dougaj4

Results of the continuous beam spreadsheet were last checked against Strand7 results 10 years ago. I have now updated this check with the latest version (4.19), which can be downloaded from: ConBeamU.zip The download file now includes: The Strand7 check … Continue reading →

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py_UMom 1-05

Posted on 26/10/2025 by dougaj4

Following the previous post the OptShearCap3600 function has been modified to give correct results with negative bending moments. The revised spreadsheet and Python code can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip Typical output with negative moment input:

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